• Police Affairs Dept. Police Affairs Div.
  • 2020.01.27
  • Content number492

It is an organization established mainly by psychiatrists, lawyers, clinical psychologists and welfare volunteers as "supporters" for those suffering from damages such as crimes and traffic accidents.
In August 2003, he acquired the qualifications of an incorporated association. On April 1, 2005, the Akita Prefectural Public Safety Commission issued the "Victims of Crime Victims, etc." Has been designated as an "early aid organization."
If you are worried about a crime or traffic accident, please do not hesitate to consult.

Telephone consultation

0120-62-8010 (toll-free)
(018) 893-5937
FAX (018)893-5938
Reception day Every Monday to Friday (excluding holidays and New Year's holidays)
Reception hours from 10 am to 4 pm

Interview consultation (reservation required)

Specialists (lawyers, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, etc.) will be available as needed.
Reception day Every Monday to Friday (excluding holidays and New Year's holidays)
Reception hours from 10 am to 4 pm

Direct support such as attendance

We provide direct support such as direct support staff attending hospitals, police, public prosecutors offices, courts, etc., and assisting victims to claim damages.

Special support for victims of sexual offenses, stalking and injuries, such as treatment and relocation expenses

This includes subsidies for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy test drugs, post-contraceptive pills, treatment for injuries (including mental illness), and relocation expenses if the criminal act forced them to relocate. Those who have requested assistance such as treatment costs within two years of being affected are eligible.

Target person

Police among those who have suffered sexual crimes (rape, rape, injuries, obscene injuries, etc.), stalking and injuries, who lived in the prefecture at the time of the damage, or those who suffered damage in the prefecture The person who has filed the damage report.

Subsidy

Up to 100,000 yen per person. (5,000 yen in case of injury)
(A receipt from a hospital or moving company is required.)

Support for self-help groups

We provide a place for exchanges and support activities for victims who have suffered similar damage.

Association of traffic fatal accident victims

  • Target person Traffic victim accident victim (bereaved family)
  • How to participate Please apply by telephone to the following reference
  • Participation fee free

Contact (Corporation) Akita Victim Support Center
TEL 018-893-5937
(Mon-Fri 10 am-4pm)

Support for application for benefits such as crime victims

We assist application of ruling that person who is going to receive payment of benefits such as crime victims performs.

  • Summary and explanation of procedures from application for benefits to benefits for crime victims
  • Teaching necessary documents for ruling application
  • Explanation of items described in application documents

Publicity awareness activities, etc.

We conduct publicity and awareness activities to inform the public of the current situation of crime victims and the need for support.

Training support staff

In order to train counselors and victim support volunteers, we provide ongoing basic training and on-the-job training, and with the guidance of specialized instructors, receive consultations and work to improve support technologies.

Click here for the Akita Victim Support Center homepage

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Police Affairs Dept. Police Affairs Div.